Sales-tax related questions are to be voted on by Sedalia and Higginsville residents during the special election this week.
According to ballot language, one question asks “Shall the city council of the city of Sedalia be authorized to remove the June 30, 2026, sunset provision from its existing capital-improvement sales taxes in the amount of one-half of one percent for the purpose of funding capital improvements, including the operation and maintenance of capital improvements, which may include the retirement of debt or other obligations previously authorized by the city?”
In addition, Sedalia voters are being asked “Shall the municipality of Sedalia impose an increase to a sales tax from three-eighths of one percent to one-half of one percent for the purpose of providing funding for local parks and stormwater control for the municipality of Sedalia?”
And in Higginsville, voters are being asked “Shall the Municipality of the city of Higginsville impose a citywide sales tax of one-fourth of one percent for the purpose of improving the public safety of the city?”
Absentee voting is available at your county clerk’s office through 5 p.m. on Monday, August 5. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6.